Postby Saint Kevin » Mon Jul 12, 2004 3:14 am
Just to be clear bigsleepj, unconfessed or ongoing sin can adversely affect your relationship with God. The good news is though, is that we don't have to "clean ourselves up" just to come to God. Any time we are ready to repent of our own selfish ways and proud attitudes, God is ready to receive us. We are all like the prodigal son in that we sometimes forsake God in the misguided belief that we can do things our own way, in our own strength, but we need to give up these false ideas. Jesus told us, that apart from Him, we can do nothing. Paul told us, that he could do all things through Christ who strengthened him. Are you walking in Christ, truly forsaking yourself and the vain things of this world to follow Him?
If you are not, all I can say is just be real with God, and pour your heart out to Him. Confess your sins, your failure, your feelings, and your struggles to Him. Humble yourself before God, and He will lift you up.
I'm not truly giving my all to the Lord, and I need to be, so excuse this prodigal son for a minute while he makes thing right with his Heavenly Father, who is always ready to receive him.
Peace in Christ,
SK.
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